Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The government's primary objective behind reviving the iconic "Notun Kuri" programme on Bangladesh Television is to inspire the new generation to practice art, literature, and culture, while creating opportunities for them to represent themselves at the national level, said Information and Broadcasting adviser Mahfuj Alam.

Speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of the "Notun Kuri 2025" talent search competition on Sunday, he recalled that the programme was first launched during the tenure of then President Ziaur Rahman in 1976. "Later, the Sheikh Hasina government shut it down for political reasons. Rising above political considerations, the present government is creating opportunities for children, adolescents...